The sparkling lights are superimposed over the golden lights for 5 minutes. The last sparkle occurs at 11pm, and the Eiffel Tower lighting is switched off completely at 11.45pm, as soon as it has been evacuated (lighting and beacons). How much energy do all these lights consume?
Can you go in the Eiffel Tower at night?
Unless weather conditions or special safety considerations prevent it, you can visit the tower up to midnight from mid-June to early September and up to 11:00 pm the rest of the year. The hours of operation are also extended to midnight during Easter weekend and spring break.
Does the Eiffel Tower ever close?
The Eiffel Tower is open all year. You can find our opening times here. The Eiffel Tower may be closed for all or part of a day in exceptional circumstances. We inform the public of any closures as soon as possible, on this website and on social media.
Does the Eiffel Tower ever turn off?
How long can you stay on Eiffel Tower?
Visiting time to the Eiffel Tower is not limited. However we recommend that you plan sufficient visiting time at the end of the evening (i.e. around 1 1/2 hours for a visit to the 2nd floor and 1st…
Do the Eiffel Tower lights turn off at night?
Except during summer, when the Tower closes at 00:45 : the Tower lights and beacon are switched off at 1.00am, except for the sparkling lights remaining during a few minutes. A truly magical moment not to be missed!
What time does Eiffel Tower end?
Its hours of operation are: 9:00 am to midnight from mid-June to early September. 9:30 am to 11:00 pm the rest of the year (closing time is pushed back to midnight over Easter weekend and spring break)
How often do the lights go off on the Eiffel Tower?
Every evening, the Eiffel Tower is adorned with its golden covering and sparkles for 5 minutes every hour on the hour, while its beacon shines over Paris.